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Air fryer chocolate and hazelnut high protein granola recipe

February 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

This homemade air fryer chocolate granola recipe is so easy to make in just 15 minutes! Its the perfect wholesome breakfast or snack, as the granola is made with chocolate protein powder and delicious pieces of hazelnut, dried coconut, rolled oats and much more!

air fryer chocolate granola in a bowl

What is granola  

Is oatmeal and granola the same thing? no not necessarily however the main ingredient is same, rolled oats. Granola is a breakfast cereal similar to muesli. Oats paired with a range of other ingredients, are toasted in an oven or air fryer until crispy and slightly golden in colour. 

granola in a air fryer basket cooked

What ingredients are in granola 

Granola recipes vary massively as a range of ingredients work quite well with this breakfast cereal option. Here are some the most common ingredients in granola;

  • Oats – I like to use organic jumbo rolled oats 
  • Steel cut oats – sometimes used for granola 
  • Sweetener/Sugar – Honey, syrup, brown sugar 
  • Extra Flavourings – Vanilla extract, chocolate chips 
  • Nuts – Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Almonds, Macadamia, & peanuts.
  • Nut butters – peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter 
  • Dried fruit – dried coconut, dried peaches, raisins, sultanas, dried bananas 
  • Seeds – Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseeds, Chia Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Hemp Seeds. 
  • Oils – coconut oil, vegetable oil, canola, grapeseed
chocolate protein granola ingredients

Can you make homemade granola in the air fryer 

Yes you sure can make granola in the air fryer! Air frying homemade granola is a great quick way to make granola without using an oven. 

chocolate granola in a bowl

How to make air fryer chocolate hazelnut protein granola

Chocolate granola is so delicious! Pairing the granola with chocolate protein powder takes the flavour to another level whist also being a high source of protein. Here’s how you make it! (scroll to the bottom of this blog post for the full recipe including measurements and cook times via the recipe card)

  • Add oats, hazelnuts & chocolate protein powder to a large bowl, then mix.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Once combined pour over the dry hazelnut, oats and protein powder mixture. Stir the mixture with a large spoon until combined. 
  • Pour the granola mixture directly into your air fryer basket, no need to line the base (it’s okay if some of the granola hits the bottom of the air fryer basket)
  • Whilst air frying remember to use a fork to separate the granola mixture through out the cook time, to ensure even cooking and prevent the top layer from burning.
  • Remove the granola from the air fryer by pouring over a grease proof / parchment paper lined oven tray. Once cooled sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut flakes over the granola.
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What to eat with granola 

Granola is a ready to eat cereal that can be paired with a range of ingredients for breakfast or a quick nutritious healthy snack. Here are some ideas on what to pair with homemade granola;

  • Add to smoothies
  • Milk
  • Yogurt
  • Add to smoothies
  • With nut butter
  • Fresh fruit

How do you eat chocolate granola 

Here are some ways I’ve paired my chocolate & hazel nut high protein granola;

  • chocolate granola and greek yogurt
  • chocolate granola in a bowl

How long does granola last

Homemade granola can last up to 2 week and even longer if you freeze the granola. The best way to store granola is by placing it into an air tight container to keep it fresh and prevent it from going soggy.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN AIR FRYER

Air frying is such a great way of cooking food! The popular small counter top electric air fryer convection oven, mimics the process of “frying food” without having to deep fry in oil! Here are some of the top benefits of cooking with an air fryer;

  • Healthier – Air frying is a much healthier alternative to deep or shallow frying food. Up to 80% less fat can be achieved in certain air fried meals by using this cooking method rather than frying conventionally in oil.
  • Even cooking – Because the fan in an air fryer circulates at a high speed within a small space, food tends to crisp up quicker and cook evenly throughout. 
  • Time efficient –  Although some air fryers have a pre heat setting, air fryers generally heat up very quickly. Due to their size, cook times are substantially lower compared to an oven, which can take up to 15 minutes to pre heat fully and come up to temperature.
  • Easy to use – Air fryers are very easy to use and are a great kitchen tool for cooks that might not be as confident in the kitchen.
  • Saves space – As air fryers are small and portable, they are great for people who may not have access to a fully functioning kitchen. For example a college student or someone who lives in a studio apartment where you may not have access to a full size oven. 
  • Versatility – Air fryers are probably the most versatile kitchen gadgets available. Not only can you air fry food, you can also bake, grill, toast, steam and roast ingredients in the air fryer.

WHAT AIR FRYER DO I USE?

I’ve tested quite a few air fryers and one of my favourites is the Instant Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer, 6 Quart/ 5.L. I love the size of this model and the large square shape air fryer basket, i find you can fit more food in air fryers shaped like this. The vortex air fryer comes with 4 built in smart programs in 1 appliance (air fry, roast, bake and reheat) so it’s super versatile! I especially love how easy the fryer basket is to clean as the drip tray on the base of the basket is removable. 

two bowls of granola

What breakfast foods are high in protein

A great source of protein to pair with granola is plain Greek yogurt. 

chocolate granola and yogurt

FREQUENTLY ASKED NUTRITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT CHOCOLATE PROTEIN GRANOLA

Is granola keto friendly

Granola is mostly not keto friendly due to the high amount of net carbohydrates in the rolled oats and sugar. A good alternative for keto granola would be to remove the oats and use a mixture of wholesome seeds and nuts for texture, with the addition of a sugar free sweetener.

Is granola vegan

Granola can be vegan as long as all the ingredients are plant based. For this recipe swap the milk whey chocolate protein for a vegan protein powder, e.g pea protein.

What nutrients are in granola 

Granola is a great source of fibre and highly nutritious and can contain a range of macronutrients such as protein, fibre, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and zink.

How many calories are in chocolate granola 

There are 393 calories in this air fryer chocolate and hazelnut granola recipe per serving. 

Thank you so much for reading along. I hope you making your air fryer chocolate and hazelnut high protein granola.

If you try this recipe, I would be grateful if you could leave a review and star rating, you can find this at the bottom of the page and recipe card 

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Air Fryer Chocolate and Hazelnut High Protein Granola Recipe


  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 3
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Portions
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This homemade air fryer chocolate granola recipe is so easy to make in just 15 minutes! Its the perfect wholesome breakfast or snack, as the granola is made with chocolate protein powder and delicous pieces of hazlenut, dried coconut, rolled oats and much more!


Ingredients

  • Rolled Oats – 3  x Cups /275g
  • Hazelnuts (Whole) –  ½ Cup / 55g
  • Flaked coconut shavings – ½ Cup / 25g
  • Dark Chocolate Chips – ½ Cup  / 100g
  • Chocolate Protein Powder – ½ Cup / 90g 
  • Coconut oil (Melted) – ½ cup / 100ml 
  • Vanilla extract –  2 x tablespoons 
  • Peanut butter – 1 x teaspoon
  • Maple syrup –  ½ cup / 120ml

Instructions

  1. Add the oats, hazelnuts & chocolate protein powder to a large bowl, then mix.
  2. In a smaller bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Once combined pour over the dry hazelnut, oats and protein powder mixture. Stir the mixture with a large spoon until combined. 
  3. Pour the granola mixture directly into your air fryer basket, no need to line the base. (it’s okay if some of the granola hits the bottom of the air fryer basket)
  4. Air fry for 6 minutes at 170°c / 340°f, then use a fork to separate and mix the granola mixture within the air fryer basket. Cook for a further 3 minutes and again break up the granola with a fork. Finally air fry for a further 3 minutes.
  5. Remove the granola from the air fryer by pouring over a grease proof / parchment paper lined oven tray. Once cooled sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut flakes over the granola. Serve straight away with your choice of dairy/plant based milk or add to a yogurt or smoothie bowl!
  6. Store the remaining granola in an air tight jar, it will keep for 2-3 weeks, but I am sure you would have eaten it all by then! ☺

Notes

  • Don’t add the chocolate chips until the granola has cooled fully otherwise the chocolate will melt!
  • I prefer to use organic jumbo rolled oats for the best results in this recipe 
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Universal

Keywords: granola, air fryer, chocolate, protein, Hazelnut , breakfast, high protein

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How to make homemade croutons in an Air fryer

February 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Making homemade air fryer croutons is so EASY! This crouton recipe is moreish, super tasty and only takes 4 minutes to air fry! Pair them with your favourite salad or soup!

air fryer in a bowl

What are croutons 

Croutons are small cubed pieces of crispy dried bread which have been re-baked or fried. Croutons can be plain or flavoured with oil, garlic, herbs, butter, cheese, bacon and various spice blends. Croutons are crispy and crunchy, mostly paired with salads and soup.

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  • croutons ingredients

Different types of seasoned croutons 

Croutons are so veritable when it comes to the different types of flavours you can achieve. You can either flavour the oil, add seasonings / spices, herbs, use a pre flavoured bread or add cheese or cured meats. Here are some croutons variations below;

  • Garlic croutons 
  • Garlic and parmesan croutons 
  • Crotons with bacon 
  • Italian croutons 
  • French onion soup croutons 
uncooked croutons in a bowl seasoned

How to make croutons with garlic bread

Making croutons with garlic bread is a great way to use up leftover pieces. Simply cut up into cubes and air fry for 4-5 minutes at 190 °c /375 °f. You can also bake in an oven or Sauté in a pan. You shouldn’t need to add oil to the bread as the garlic butter should be sufficient to help the croutons crisp up and provide an amazing garlic butter flavour!

How to make croutons shapes from bread 

To make croutons from scratch is pretty simple to do! All you need to do is slice bread into 1 inch or 1 cm cubes. The best type of bread for croutons is slightly dry/stale bread as the croutons will cook and crisp up quicker whilst cooking. More fresh and softer bread will take longer to dry out whilst cooking. In this recipe I’ve used a ciabatta loaf. Ciabatta is an Italian white bread made from wheat flour, water, salt, yeast and olive oil. It has a great crispy exterior already and amazing flavour already enriched with olive oil. You can also use these other types of bread to make croutons;

  • Sourdough bread 
  • White sliced bread 
  • Panini bread
  • Low carb keto sliced bread 
  • Cornbread
  • Rye bread 
sliced ciabatta bread into little cubes

How to make homemade croutons in an air fryer

Making croutons in the air fryer is a quick and efficient. You save time compared to using a convention oven as there is no need to preheat! Here’s how you make them;

  1. Slice the ciabatta bread into 1 cm cubes and add to a large bowl. 
  2. Pour over olive oil, add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and mix. 
  3. Place the croutons into the air fryer, cook for 3-4 minutes at 190 °c /375 °f. Halfway through cooking turn shake the air fryer basket to rotate the majority of the croutons, so that they can cook on the other side as well. 
  4. Once cooked remove the croutons from the air fryer basket. 
  • cooked croutons in an air fryer basket

How to make croutons in the oven

If you don’t have an air fryer don’t worry as you can bake homemade croutons in the oven. Add cubed bread that has been seasoned and mixed with olive oil, to a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven for 6-7 minutes at 190 °c /375 °f. 

How to make croutons in a pan on your stovetop 

You can also make croutons without using an oven or an air fryer! Croutons can be toasted in a medium preheated shallow pan or cast iron skillet on a stove top / hob. They will take 6 minutes to cook once the pan is hot. Take care to flip the croutons pieces over whilst cooking to ensure they do not burn.

What are the benefits of an air fryer

Air frying is such a great way of cooking food! The popular small counter top electric air fryer convection oven, mimics the process of “frying food” without having to deep fry in oil! Here are some of the top benefits of cooking with an air fryer;

  • Healthier – Air frying is a much healthier alternative to deep or shallow frying food. Up to 80% less fat can be achieved in certain air fried meals by using this cooking method rather than frying conventionally in oil.
  • Even cooking – Because the fan in an air fryer circulates at a high speed within a small space, food tends to crisp up quicker and cook evenly throughout. 
  • Time efficient –  Although some air fryers have a pre heat setting, air fryers generally heat up very quickly. Due to their size, cook times are substantially lower compared to an oven, which can take up to 15 minutes to pre heat fully and come up to temperature.
  • Easy to use – Air fryers are very easy to use and are a great kitchen tool for cooks that might not be as confident in the kitchen.
  • Saves space – As air fryers are small and portable, they are great for people who may not have access to a fully functioning kitchen. For example a college student or someone who lives in a studio apartment where you may not have access to a full size oven. 
  • Versatility – Air fryers are probably the most versatile kitchen gadgets available. Not only can you air fry food, you can also bake, grill, toast, steam and roast ingredients in the air fryer.
golden air fried croutons in a bowl

What air fryer do I use?

I’ve tested quite a few air fryers and one of my favourites is the Instant Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer, 6 Quart/ 5.L. I love the size of this model and the large square shape air fryer basket, i find you can fit more food in air fryers shaped like this. The vortex air fryer comes with 4 built in smart programs in 1 appliance (air fry, roast, bake and reheat) so it’s super versatile! I especially love how easy the fryer basket is to clean as the drip tray on the base of the basket is removable. 

croutons in a glass jar

What to have croutons with 

You can use croutons in many dishes, here’s some ideas below;

  • Salad – Most commonly croutons are paired with salad, for example a Caesar salad. They add a great texture to a range of other salads too.
  • Soup – Croutons are great to add on top of soup for both texture and soaking up flavours. Slightly large shaped croutons are classically paired with French onion soup.
  • Bread crumbs – you can use up leftover croutons by making them into breadcrumbs. Simply add croutons to a food processor and blend until your desired crumb texture forms. You can then use  the bread crumbs for stuffing or even as a crispy crust to coat food with e.g. crispy chicken tenders . 
croutons on a chicken caesar salad

How long will homemade croutons last

Homemade croutons will last for up to two weeks. Once the croutons are fully cooked, place them into an air tight jar to ensure they stay fresh and crispy.

Can you freeze homemade croutons 

Homemade croutons are freezer friendly which is quite handy if you make a big batch. It’s best to store the croutons in a food bag before freezing. When you’re ready to use the croutons, add them straight into your air fryer basket or oven tray if baking and then cook for 7-8 minutes.

croutons in a glass jar

Frequently asked nutritional questions about croutons

How many calories in croutons

There are 82 calories per 1/2 cup in this air fryer recipe, a lot less than you will find if the croutons where deep or shallow fried. 

How many carbs in croutons 

Croutons are carb dense as they are made from bread which are naturally high in carbohydrates. There are 10.6 net carbs in this air fryer croutons recipe per serving. 

Are croutons vegan

Croutons can be completely plant based and vegan if vegan compliant bread is used. The remaining ingredients such as olive oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasonings are all vegan friendly.

Are croutons gluten free

Most croutons contain gluten as they are made from bread which contains wheat. To make gluten friendly croutons, swap the ciabatta bread for a gluten free approved sliced bread or crusty loaf/roll.

Are croutons keto

Croutons are not keto friendly due to the high net carbohydrate make up of most conventional sliced breads and loafs. A great alternative would be again to use a specialist bread which is keto compliant.There are alot of high protein & low net carb bread products currently on the market.

Thank you so much for reading along. I hope you making your Homemade Air Fryer Croutons.

If you try this recipe, I would be grateful if you could leave a review and star rating, you can find this at the bottom of the page and recipe card 

You can also share via social media. If you can take a photo and hashtag #prettydeliciouseats  — I would love to see your meals on Instagram, Pinterest,  Facebook ! 🙂

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How to Make Homemade Air fryer Croutons


  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 3
  • Cook Time: 4
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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Making homemade air fryer croutons is so EASY! This Ciabatta bread croutons recipe is moreish, super tasty flavoured with Italian seasoning and only takes 4 minutes to air fry! Pair with your favourite salad or soup! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • Ciabatta bread 200g
  • Olive oil 1/3 cup / 75ml
  • Italian seasoning 1 x teaspoon
  • Salt ¼ teaspoon
  • Black pepper ¼ teaspoon 

Instructions

  1. Slice the ciabatta bread into 1 cm cubes and add to a large bowl.
  2. Pour over the olive oil, add the Italian seasoning, salt & pepper then mix.
  3. Place the croutons into the air fryer, cook for 3-4 minutes at 190c /375 Fahrenheit. Halfway through cooking turn shake the air fryer basket to rotate the majority of the croutons, so that they can cook on the other side as well.  
  4. Once cooked remove the croutons from the air fryer basket. Serve on top of salad or store the croutons in an air tight jar once cooled completely.

Notes

Slightly stale bread works best if you are using regular sliced bread for this recipe as an alternative 

  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Air frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: air fryer, croutons, soup, salad, air fried, bread, easy, homemade

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